Difference between Pollution and Pollutants
Difference between Pollution and Pollutants are in tabular form below –
No. |
Pollution |
Pollutants |
1. | If any harmful substance can contaminate the environment then it is known a pollution. | The particles or components which are responsible for the pollution such as air pollution, water pollution etc., these are known as pollutants. |
2. | Air pollution, soil pollution, water pollution, acid rain, ozone depletion, plastic pollution, smog, oil spill, land pollution, light pollution and noise pollution are the types of pollution. | Lead, ash carbon, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, particle pollution, sulphur oxides and nitrogen oxide are the types of pollutants. |
3. | Pollution occurs due to pollutants. | Pollutants are the main components which are responsible for the pollution. |
4. | Reuse, recycle, no plastic bags, filtered chimneys, keeping plants around all are the control measures for pollution. | Avoid burning of leaves and other components, use wood stove, reduce car use all are the control measures for pollutants. |
5. | Effects of pollution includes global warming, degradation or environment, infertile land, health of human, air pollution, and water pollution etc. | Effects of pollutants include breathing issues, irritation of throat and eye, wheezing etc. |